Sr. Manager, Future of Kenvue Innovation

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

2d•$153,850 - $217,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Sr. Manager, Future of Kenvue Innovation. What we do At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Who We Are Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Requirements

Experience working on an OTC brand, with demonstrated familiarity across OTC categories, and the fundamentals of how OTC brands win in market.
Familiarity with Rx-to-OTC switch concepts, processes, and cross-functional considerations.
Experience in CPG, pharma, and/or consulting in roles including marketing, strategy, or business/corporate development.
Familiarity with market research approaches (e.g., concept testing, pricing, A&U) and how to translate learnings into commercial decisions.
Demonstrated strength in financial modeling in Excel, comfort with data, structured problem solving, and PowerPoint storytelling.
Proven ability to lead in ambiguity, drive cross-functional alignment, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex inputs into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on an active switch program and/or leading switch strategy.
Experience in consumer health and/or pharma preferred.
Experience supporting external partnerships.
MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain an actionable inorganic growth strategy for the Self Care segment, including a prioritized pipeline of acquisition and partnership targets and an actively managed Rx-to-OTC switch opportunity portfolio aligned to a standardized valuation approach.
Build decision-ready business cases for selected opportunities, including financial models, technical feasibility inputs, and consumer/market learning plans.
Own financial forecasting and scenario modeling to evaluate value creation, sensitivities, and key drivers; maintain transparent assumptions and document valuation shifts and probability updates as inputs evolve.
Lead cross-functional Rx-to-OTC program management across stakeholders (e.g., Corporate Development, Regulatory, Medical, R&D, Legal, Finance, Insights, Government Affairs, and regional business leaders) to coordinate diligence, align milestones, and advance opportunities through defined governance checkpoints toward deal progression.
Partner closely with Corporate Development as the primary commercial contact for deal progression, ensuring tight alignment on diligence priorities, external engagement, and internal decision-making.
Lead primary research / insights planning (with internal and external partners) and establish a forward-looking market intelligence cadence to monitor competitor activity, LOE timing, regulatory signals, and policy developments relevant to the opportunity pipeline.
Develop executive-ready storytelling (PowerPoint/memos) and deliver recurring briefings and/or workshops that synthesize complexity into clear options, trade-offs, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Research category Rx-to-OTC switch context with business owners; evaluate switch candidates and frame opportunity narratives (including business case development); coordinate cross-functional feasibility inputs and milestone planning; build a pharma relationship map and engagement plan; and create external-facing pitch narratives for pharma partners.